Manager (RN) Emergency Department

Harris Regional Hospital; Sylva (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

401(k)

Job summary

Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva, NC, seeks a Manager (RN) for the Emergency Department. This full-time, salaried role includes day shifts and may involve weekends, overtime, nights, and holidays.

The position leads a 14-bed ED with a 5:1 ratio, overseeing staff, budgets, and patient care quality in a fast-paced setting. Requires active NC RN license, BLS, ACLS, and strong leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Active North Carolina or compact state RN license is required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred; experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• AHA Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of hire; ACLS within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Develop departmental goals and align them with the organization's vision.
• Manage staff relations, scheduling, payroll, and development; oversee hiring and performance reviews.
• Monitor budgets, contracts, and vendor relations; justify needs for equipment and supplies.

Skills

RN license

Staff management

Budget & scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)

ACLS certification

Job description

Manager (RN) - Emergency Department

Job Type: Full Time | DaysSchedule: Full-time, salaried position. May include weekends, overtime, nights and holidays.

Your experience matters, Harris Regional Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Manager (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Join our team in our 14-bed Emergency Department with a 5:1 ratio. Our diverse staff includes RNs, CNAs, Paramedics, Secretaries, and Providers, creating a collaborative environment to deliver exceptional care. Known for our wide variety of patient experiences, including Abdominal pain, and shortness of breath, we also take pride in our chest pain accreditation. With an average daily volume between 50-70 patients, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-quality emergency medical care while working alongside a dedicated team in a fast-paced setting.

How you'll contribute

• To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Assists with developing specific departmental goals, standards, and objectives which directly support the strategic plan and vision of the organization.
• Manages staff relations including performance management, staff satisfaction, and conflict management. Performs and oversees scheduling, staff development, recruitment, payroll, and student engagements.
• Monitors departmental budgets, regulatory compliance, departmental contracts, and vendor relations. Determines and justifies needs for systems/equipment/supplies purchases, monitors usage, and oversees proper working order and/or stock supplies.
• Assesses the quality of patient care delivered and coordinates patient care services with patients, staff, physicians, and other departments. May provide patient care when necessary.
• Manage the work of others, including planning, assigning, scheduling and reviewing work, ensures quality standards. Responsible for hiring, terminating, training and developing, reviewing performance and administering corrective action for staff.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

• Active North Carolina or compact state RN license required. If relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence (PSOR) before employment begins.
• Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred, applicable work experience may be used in lieu of education.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS required within six months of hire.
• Minimum overnight travel (up to 10%) by land and/or air.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

More about Harris Regional Hospital

Harris Regional Hospital is an 86-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Western North Carolina community for over 90 years. We are proud to offer five major service lines, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women's care, and emergency medicine, as well as many other areas of subspecialty care.

EEOC Statement

Harris Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Harris Regional Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health Overview

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.